After incurring the first loss of his pro-career last time out, Jimmy Crute demonstrated again tonight why he’s someone to watch in the light-heavyweight division. The 23-year-old cruised through Michael Oleksiejczuk for a quick, first round win.
Round one
Crute shot in with a takedown, after missing with a headkick and took Oleksiejczuk to the mat. Oleksiejczuk got back to his feet a couple of times, but Crute kept sweeping him back to the floor. After another TD mid round, Crute moved into mount and started looking for a choke. Crute moved to sidemount, locked up a kimura and Oleksiejczuk tapped. Impressive win for Crute.
After the bout, Crute called out Misha Cirkunov, who defeated him last December. Crute’s record is now 11-1. Oleksiejczuk’s record fell to 14-4.
UFC Auckland results
Here are the results so far for UFC Auckland, which is being hosted by the city’s Spark Arena.
Jim Crute def. Michael Oleksiejczuk via submission (kimura) R1, 3:29
Yan Xiaonan def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Marcos Rogerio De Lima def. Ben Sosoli via TKO (punches) R1, 1:28
Brad Riddell def. Magomed Mustafaev via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Zubaira Tukhugov def. Kevin Aguilar via TKO (strikes) R1, 3:21
Jalin Turner def. Joshua Culibao via TKO (strikes) R2, 3:01
Jake Matthews def. Emil Meek via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Song Kenan def. Callan Potter via KO (punches) R1, 2:20
Kai Kara France def. Tyson Nam via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Angela Hill def. Loma Lookboonmee via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Priscila Cachoeira def. Shana Dobson via KO (punch) R1, 0:40
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